Today's Headline

Revenue exceeds €2B at Total Produce in H1

Results were aided by bolt-on acquisitions in both Europe and North America.
August 31 , 2017

Chile forecasts huge rise in cherry exports for 2017-18

The world's biggest cherry exporter is estimating volumes will increase by more than half.
August 31 , 2017

U.S.: Maine blueberry crop could be down by a third

The development comes on the back of a couple of years with poor prices for the frozen product.
August 30 , 2017

U.K.: Innovative chefs drive potential for speciality citrus sales

We take a look at the growth potential for bergamot, finger limes, Meyer lemons and yuzu in U.K. foodservice and retail.
August 30 , 2017

Australia: Qantas Dreamliners put new North American destinations within reach

"It will put Brisbane in range of direct flights to cities including Dallas, Las Vegas, Vancouver, Chicago and Seattle," says Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.
August 29 , 2017

Leading Chilean nectarine exporter to make inroads in China

Gesex expects to fetch similar opening prices in October as during late last season when the country's first ever exports took place.
August 29 , 2017

U.S.: California leafy green body updates practices to align with FSMA

The Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule will be required on all U.S. produce farms in six months' time, the group says.
August 29 , 2017

SB Group affiliates join forces to form Giddings Fruit

The rebranded group has 30,000MT of fruit production across its operations in the Americas.
August 28 , 2017

China surpasses Canada as U.S. Northwest's leading cherry export market

The feat was achieved during a record season for production volumes.
August 28 , 2017

NZ: Zespri alleges grower distributed IP varieties to Chinese producers

New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri is "more than likely" to take legal action against the grower, who has not been publicly identified.
August 27 , 2017